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2020 Eighty

Status: Legacy · Production Years: 2020-2021 · Layout: TKL

2020 Eighty

This was where Mode started. We revealed the Eighty on Geekhack's interest-check forums in September 2020: a TKL (tenkeyless) cut from anodized aluminum, with the top and bottom case halves joined into one clean side profile. It introduced our stack-mount, where the PCB, plate, and foam compressed into a single quiet stack for a muted, lower pitched sound. This was offered as a 50-piece Founder's Edition with rose-gold bottoms, a 450-piece First Edition, then a larger standard run. It was what gave Mode the initial momentum to grow into what it is today.

Components

Every compatible part for this board, with version and availability details.

Design Files

CAD files you can use to have replacement or custom parts made.

Community Projects

Community-created projects, modifications, and resources we've gathered.

Build Guide

Step-by-step assembly instructions on modedesigns.com.